Nominations are now open for the 2026 CSO30 Australia Awards, celebrating the country’s most effective and influential cybersecurity leaders. The CSO30 Awards will once again be held alongside the CIO50 Awards, bringing together Australia’s leading technology and security executives for a flagship industry event on 22 September in Sydney. Part of Foundry’s prestigious global awards…
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US government, allies publish guidance on how to safely deploy AI agents
Cybersecurity agencies from the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom jointly published guidance Friday urging organizations to treat autonomous artificial intelligence systems as a core cybersecurity concern, warning that the technology is already being deployed in critical infrastructure and defense sectors with insufficient safeguards. The guidance focuses on agentic AI —…
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A New Chapter in Alzheimer’s Care Begins in Australia, But Access Remains the Real Test
*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:d157b42f-f595-4291-a196-6b04707088a5-6″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> This month, it has been announced that Australia is beginning to see the real world impact of its first disease modifying Alzheimer’s therapies, marking a pivotal moment in a field that for decades has struggled to move beyond symptom management.
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Australia is edging back into a familiar fight – The Albanese government’s draft legislation for a 2.25% levy on large digital platforms
Australia is edging back into a familiar fight and this time, Canberra is making it clear it has learned from the last round. The Albanese government’s draft legislation for a 2.25% levy on large digital platforms is being framed as an “incentive”, but let’s not kid ourselves: this is a sharpened version of the News…
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Compliance by design in the age of AI
GUEST OPINION: There’s no denying Australia is moving fast on AI. Governments are launching AI offices, businesses are building new data centres to support AI workloads, and importantly, regulators are starting to ask tougher questions about how the technology is used. But alongside the excitement sits the reality: organisations can’t bolt compliance as an afterthought…
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Funlab Simplifies Global Operations with Dayforce
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Funlab employees across Australia, New Zealand, and U.S. are now live on the Dayforce AI-powered people platform
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Try the new Gemini for Home voice assistant
Google is starting the early access rollout of the Gemini for Home voice assistant in Australia. Using Gemini for Home in early access means you’re a crucial part of building it. Please share your feedback, either in the Google Home app or by just saying “Hey Google, send feedback,” as we make regular improvements to help us create a…
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Hitachi Vantara Convened ANZ Technology Leaders at Exchange 2026 to Tackle Region’s AI Readiness Gap and Celebrate Key Partners
COMPANY NEWS: ANZ Exchange 2026 brought together Australia and New Zealand’s technology leaders to confront AI readiness, data sovereignty and cyber resilience
Global Security News, Network Security
Australia’s EV surge: JOLT signs up record EV drivers for urban charging network
As Australia reaches EV sales records, new data shows drivers are switching for good – and the EV cost savings are real
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iTWire TV: After three years steering Australia’s robotics peak body, Nicci Rossouw hands over the controls with a packed expo, a gala night, and one clear message: buy Australian
Nicci Rossouw has spent three years running Robotics Australia Group, the country’s peak body for everything from warehouse arms to underwater hull-scrubbers. On May 1, she hands the CEO role to Paul Mason, co-host of the Manufacturing Tech Australia podcast and a mechatronics engineer with 20-plus years across product development, manufacturing, and commercialisation.
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After three years steering Australia’s robotics peak body, Nicci Rossouw hands over the controls with a packed expo, a gala night, and one clear message: buy Australian
Nicci Rossouw has spent three years running Robotics Australia Group, the country’s peak body for everything from warehouse arms to underwater hull-scrubbers. On May 1, she hands the CEO role to Paul Mason, co-host of the Manufacturing Tech Australia podcast and a mechatronics engineer with 20-plus years across product development, manufacturing, and commercialisation.
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Solving Tech Debt Unlocks 3x Digital Revenue Boost for Australia’s AI Leaders, Finds New Research
Latest research reveals technical debt blocks AI success in Australia, but cohort of leaders is overcoming it to unlock AI and drive three times more digital revenue than peers
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia’s next great export if we start now
GUEST OPINION: Logicalis Australia is calling for a shift in how Australia approaches artificial intelligence (AI), warning that the country risks missing a major global opportunity if it continues to focus primarily on policy and access to compute rather than infrastructure.
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OneQode, Hitachi Vantara & Cylix Form Strategic Alliance to Launch Sovereign AI Factory Initiative
Multimillion-dollar alliance to deploy sovereign-ready AI infrastructure across key global markets, with Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore among the first
Compliance, Global Security News, Network Security
Major Real Estate and Legal Firms Partner with My Databoss Ahead of Landmark AML Reforms
As Australia edges closer to the Tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms, compliance platform My Databoss has secured partnerships with several prominent industry leaders. Major real estate networks Barry Plant and Di Jones, legal firm Owen Hodge Lawyers, and commercial property specialist X-Commercial have all selected Australian-made My Databoss to prepare for…
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Fortinet CISO’s AI warning: keep your workforce engaged
Fortinet’s Australia CISO, Cornelius Mare, says the biggest challenge with AI is not the technology itself, but that productivity gains may come with unintended workforce consequences.
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iTWire TV: Zoho and ManageEngine plant their flag in Parramatta, betting big on Sydney’s second CBD
LAUNCH EVENT, GUEST INTERVIEWS: 22 years in Australia, and they’re only just getting started – see the full video of the Zoho and ManageEngine launch of the new Sydney office, hosted by ManageEngine’s marketing maven Jeremy Spence, plus exclusive video interviews with Vinayak Sreedhar, ANZ Country Manager of ManageEngine, and Rakesh Prabhkar, head of Zoho ANZ.
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Zoho and ManageEngine plant their flag in Parramatta, betting big on Sydney’s second CBD
LAUNCH EVENT, GUEST INTERVIEWS: 22 years in Australia, and they’re only just getting started – see the full video of the Zoho and ManageEngine launch of the new Sydney office, hosted by ManageEngine’s marketing maven Jeremy Spence, plus exclusive video interviews with Vinayak Sreedhar, ANZ Country Manager of ManageEngine, and Rakesh Prabhkar, head of Zoho ANZ.
AI, Global Security News
BP Pulse brings EV charging power to Melbourne Airport
bp pulse has broken ground to build its first large-scale Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub in Australia, with 24 charging bays at Melbourne Airport planned for completion in 2026.
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Why Australia may become the world’s most important EV battleground in 2026
Australia didn’t set out to become a global proving ground for the future of electric vehicles. But in 2026, a war thousands of kilometres away has abruptly accelerated that role. The escalating conflict involving Iran – and the resulting disruption to global oil supply – has turned what was already a competitive EV market into…
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LG Launches 2026 OLED TV Range in Australia Amid Shifting Viewer Habits
LG Electronics Australia (LG) recently announced the local availability of its 2026 TV and Sound Suite audio range at an exclusive event held at the Australian Museum. To mark the launch, the company gathered a panel of leading Australian experts to unpack the portrait of the modern viewer, exploring the complex media landscape the new…
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LG Australia Ushers in New Era of Entertainment with Launch of 2026 Sound Suite Lineup
LG Electronics Australia (LG) today announced local availability of its 2026 LG Sound Suite, an innovative home audio system that gives Australians ultimate audio flexibility at home. Leading the range is the H7, the world’s first soundbar powered by Dolby® Atmos FlexConnectTM, delivering an immersive listening experience that intelligently adapts to any room layout without a…
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Amazon Launches eero Outdoor 7 in Australia: Multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi 7 For Outside
The Outdoor 7 takes your wifi outside and is now available in Australia. Your eero network can finally adventure to the great outdoors, regardless of the season.
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ECI Software Solutions Named 2026 Great Place To Work in Eight Countries for Employee-Driven Culture
COMPANY NEWS: ECI achievesfifth straight year of recognition in Australia, with employee feedback improving across every category
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DHL Supply Chain Strengthens Presence in Western Sydney with New Facility to Power Australia’s Technology and Automotive Sectors
DHL Supply Chain Australia (DHL) has officially opened its newest warehouse facility in Erskine Park, New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting the evolving logistics requirements of Australia’s technology and automotive sectors.
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WinDC and Armada join forces to turn Australia’s renewable energy advantage into a global AI hub
COMPANY NEWS: Australia’s first portable AI factory has arrived in Australia, built on clean energy that the national grid cannot absorb and positioned to attract global technology investment to Australian soil.
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INC Ransomware Group Disrupts Healthcare in Oceania
The INC ransomware group is wreaking havoc on healthcare systems in Oceania, threatening patient care and demanding ransoms for access restoration.
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MG IM5 & IM6 vs Zeekr 7X: Two high-end Chinese EVs redefining premium and quietly challenging Tesla’s dominance
China’s next wave of electric vehicles has arrived in Australia. Unlike early value-focused entrants, these cars aren’t trying to be cheap alternatives to Tesla; they’re trying to be better with tech-heavy luxury-leaning EVs packed with innovation, aggressive pricing, and design philosophies that diverge sharply from Tesla’s minimalist approach.
Global Security News, Government & Policy
INC Ransomware Group Holds Healthcare Hostage in Oceania
Government agencies, emergency clinics, and others in Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga have had serious run-ins with the prolific ransomware outfit.
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The Hidden Cost of Sticking With Your Default Electricity Plan
Across Australia, many households remain on default electricity plans without realising the long-term financial impact. With energy prices climbing and quarterly bills creeping higher, passive loyalty can quietly cost families hundreds of dollars each year.
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Pre-travel authorisation is the next big audit focus in Australian business travel
GUEST OPINION: For years, corporate travel governance in Australia has followed a familiar and largely unchallenged sequence: employees book trips, incur costs, and submit expense claims, then finance teams check compliance afterwards. That post-trip model worked until now. As travel volumes regain momentum, finance and audit leaders face new pressure to avoid non-compliant spend. The answer is pre-travel authorisation,…
Global Security News
Can regulation keep pace with the threat environment?
GUEST OPINION: From 4 March 2026, smart devices supplied in Australia must comply with mandatory security standards. This means manufacturers can no longer ship products with universal default credentials, they must also provide clear vulnerability disclosure pathways and are required to state how long security updates will be provided. None of these measures are radical…
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Lánluas appoints new Head of Public Sector and Head of Enterprise and Commercial roles
Enterprise systems consulting and licensed products for TechnologyOne customers in Australia company Lánluas has appointed two senior leaders to drive its continuing growth,
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Lánluas appoints new Head of Public Sector and Head of Enterprise and Commercial roles
Enterprise systems consulting and licensed products for TechnologyOne customers in Australia provider Lánluas has appointed two senior leaders to drive its continuing growth,
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The Vastness of Time
A recent visit to the National Museum Australia and a discussion on the history of the Pyramids recalled the emergence of iterative software development methods in the 1990’s
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ACCC seeks views on Australia Post’s proposed stamp price increase
The ACCC is seeking feedback from businesses and consumers on Australia Post’s draft proposal to increase stamp prices for ordinary small and large letters by 8.8 per cent from mid-2026. The proposed price increases are as follows:
Compliance, Global Security News
Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated organisations turn compliance into operational resilience
COMPANY NEWS: Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the launch of Technology Assurance Services (TAS), a consulting-led capability designed to help large, regulated organisations in Australia translate rising regulatory and operational resilience requirements into governed, measurable technology outcomes.
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Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated organisations turn compliance into operational resilience
COMPANY NEWS: Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the launch of Technology Assurance Services (TAS), a consulting-led capability designed to help large, regulated organisations in Australia translate rising regulatory and operational resilience requirements into governed, measurable technology outcomes.
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Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated organisations turn compliance into operational resilience
COMPANY NEWS: Logicalis Australia, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the launch of Technology Assurance Services (TAS), a consulting-led capability designed to help large, regulated organisations in Australia translate rising regulatory and operational resilience requirements into governed, measurable technology outcomes.
Global Security News
Logicalis strengthens technology assurance capability with appointment of Luke Gardiner
Logicalis Australia has announced the appointment of Luke Gardiner as principal of its Technology Assurance Services (TAS) group, strengthening the company’s advisory capability for organisations operating in financial services and other highly-regulated industries.
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Logicalis strengthens technology assurance capability with appointment of Luke Gardiner
Logicalis Australia has announced the appointment of Luke Gardiner as principal of its Technology Assurance Services (TAS) group, strengthening the company’s advisory capability for organisations operating in financial services and other highly-regulated industries.
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Logicalis strengthens technology assurance capability with appointment of Luke Gardiner
Logicalis Australia has announced the appointment of Luke Gardiner as principal of its Technology Assurance Services (TAS) group, strengthening the company’s advisory capability for organisations operating in financial services and other highly-regulated industries.